Kashmir University PhD and Integrated MPhil-PhD Admission 2020

The University of Kashmir invites applications for admission to Ph.D. and Integrated M.Phil & Ph.D. Programme in various disciplines. Applications to be submitted online by or before 07th March 2020. 

Subjects & No. of Seats

Disciplines/subjects	Total Seats
History	07 Seats
Political Science	14 Seats
Social Work	01 Seat
Library & Information Science	02 Seats
Islamic Studies	03 Seats
Persian	06 Seats
Arabic	05 Seats
Urdu	13 Seats
English	06 Seats
Kashmiri	14 Seats
Geography	06 Seats
Mathematics	07 Seats
Statistics	06 Seats
Chemistry	10 Seats
Economics	12 Seats
Education	31 Seats
Psychology	07 Seats

Important Dates

Application Submission	Ongoing
Last date of submission of application	07th March 2020

Eligibility Criteria 

For Integrated MPhil & Ph.D. Programmes:

55% marks in aggregate, or its equivalent grade "B" in the UGC 7-point scale or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed, excluding grace/statutory marks, if any, in Master's Degree in the concerned subject/allied subject from a recognized university or in any recognized Professional Degree declared equivalent to the Master's Degree by the Equivalence Committee of the University or an equivalent Degree from a foreign educational institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under law having this mandate or by an Equivalence Committee of the University.

Relaxation of 5% of marks from 55% to 50% or equivalent relaxation of grade shall be allowed for the candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/ differently-abled and other categories of candidates as provided under University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for award of M.Phil/Ph.D. Degrees) Regulation-2016.

For Ph.D. Programme

Candidates who have successfully completed M.Phil Degree from the University of Kashmir with grade ‘A’ or ‘B’ or the candidates having been selected to the M.Phil Programme on the basis of entrance test and successfully completed M.Phil degree from any other recognized university, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade "B" in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or any other equivalent Degree declared so for the purposes of these Statutes by the Equivalence Committee of the University shall be eligible for admission to Ph.D. Programme.

However, a relaxation of 5% of marks from 55% to 50% or equivalent relaxation of grade shall be allowed for the M.Phil pass out candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/differently abled and other categories of candidates as provided under University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for award of M.Phil/Ph.D. Degrees) Regulation-2016.

Admission Procedure

Eligible candidates shall have to qualify the Entrance Test by securing at least 50% marks.

Candidates who have qualified UGC NET (including JRF)/CSIR NET (including JRF)/SLET/SET/GATE (valid GATE certificate)/Teacher Fellowship or any other equivalent test declared so by the UGC or have passed M.Phil with least 55% marks or its equivalent grade "B" in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) shall be exempted from appearing in the Entrance Test.

Application Process

Applicants shall visit University website www.kashmiruniversity.net and submit online applications by clicking Application Form for research programs-2020 under admission tab

Applicants are also required to deposit a non-refundable application fee of Rs.100/- through online mode.

In-service candidates are required to mention in the form, date of appointment/Department and Length of Service supported by documentary proof to be uploaded along with qualification certificates.

Director, IT & SS, University of Kashmir will facilitate the concerned Deans of Schools in downloading the online applications submitted by the candidates.

Downloaded applications shall be forwarded to the concerned Heads of Deptts./Directors of Research Centres for screening and conduct of Entrance Test if required.

To view the official notification, click here

For more details and to apply online, please visit the official website